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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

6

Bryan Will Be Our Next President Says National Outlook

United Press reports Chicago dispatch on March 11 stating Democracy is poised for victory with Bryan as nominee. Ury Woodson predicts the South remains solid for Democrats while northern discontent and Prohibition activity won’t shift the result. Roosevelt is blamed for energizing liberal sentiment. A sub committee plans to allocate Denver convention rail access for delegates.

United Press Chicago Bryan Ury Woodson Owensboro Democratic National Committee South Roosevelt National Committee Denver

Peacemaker Struck By Brick in Quarry Dispute

A quarrel after a laborer’s discharge led to a three way altercation at a quarry. John Frank faced charges after allegedly striking Fred Santo and Joseph Correy sought assault information. Mayor Mayne presided as Frank was discharged on one charge and fined on another.

Mayne John Frank Joe Correy Frank Joseph Fred Santo

Stockholders Shun Dividend At New Castle Savings

Bank stockholders show little interest in the ten percent dividend. Marcus Feuchtwanger has seen only a few requests in days. Receiver Painter will visit the National Bank of Lawrence County after 10 o clock tomorrow, and the Associated Charities will accept an order to draw the dividend if stockholders refuse.

Marcus Feuchtwanger Painter National Bank of Lawrence County Associated Charities John Weatherby Union Township Nannie R. Weatherby W. D. Wallace New Castle

Autopsy Set To Probe Goulds Bulldog Death

George J. Gould requests an autopsy of his prize English bulldog Heath Baronet valued at 5000 dollars to determine if poisoning caused its death at Georgian Court Goulds summer home Lakewood New Jersey. Gould hopes authorities investigate and punish the guilty if confirmed.

Lakewood N. J George J. Gould Heath Baronet Georgian Court Gould

Six Year Old Burns Girl Injured Lighting Gas

Marie Burns of Croton Avenue, Croton, fell from a table while trying to light the gas and severely bit her tongue, nearly severing it. A physician attended to her injuries.

Marie John Burns Croton Avenue

Brownsville Affair Reports Divide Senate Committee

The Senate military affairs committee issued three reports on the Brownsville affray. A Warren-led majority supports the president’s dismissal of the 25th Infantry. a minority led by Scott, Foraker, Bulkely, and Heminway disputes guilt among the soldiers. a Foraker-Bulkley separate report fully vindicates the troops and urges restoration of all rights. President Roosevelt backs re-enlistment for those cleared.

United Press Washington Military Affairs Committee Senate Today Brownsville Warren 25Th Infantry Scott Foraker Bulkely Heminway Roosevelt

Almost a Riot at a Wrestling Bout in Chicago

In Chicago 600 spectators rioted near Brooke's Casino after Leo Pardello attacked Charles Olson following Olson's victory in a two of three falls match. Assistant Chief Schuettler and detectives protected Pardello as the crowd surged toward the ring though referee Fleming tried to separate them. Pardello won the first fall, Olson the second, and Pardello the deciding third in 18 minutes 45 seconds.

Chicago Olson Pardello Fleming Schuettler

Ingersoll's Widow Sues for Fee in Davis Will Case

Washington march 11 years after his death the supreme court is asked to fix a price on the eloquence of Colonel Robert J Ingersoll Mrs Eva Ingersoll widow seeks 100000 as a fee alleged to be due for his work in the Andrew J Davis will case Davis a western magnate died an attempt to break his will led to Ingersoll being employed a compromise followed one trial but the fee was not paid

United Press Washington Supreme Court of the United States Robert J. Ingersoll Eva Ingersoll Ingersoll Andrew J. Davis Davis West

Orders Issued to Vacate Buildings for Street Bridge

Street Commissioner Jud Barteaux served notices to Harvey McGoun Will Devlin Charles McCandless and the Devlin heirs directing all buildings affected by the new Pittsburg street bridge to be moved by April 1.

Jud Barteaux Pittsburg Street Harvey McGoun Will Devlin Charles McCandless Devlin

Portersville Oil Drilling activity and local notices

In Portersville Mrs Harmer is ill with grip and Ralph MacClymonds recovering from pneumonia. Communion will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Dr Cowden of Butler leases oil property nearby. Charles Coulter and Presley Myers lease farms for oil and coal. Hoch Oil of Chicora plans wells on Wallace and James Frazier farms. Prospect Oil and Gas will drill on William Kaufman farm, Adams Company on Jefferson Frazier farm.

Dr. Cowden Butler Charles Coulter Presley Myers Portersville Hoch Oil Company Chicora Wallace James Frazier Prospect Oil and Gas Company William Kaufman Adams Company Jefferson Frazier

Hospital Notes Roy McClelland Moved for Typhoid Fever

Roy McClelland of Sutton Street was taken to the hospital Wednesday in White's ambulance. He is suffering from typhoid fever.

Roy McClelland Sutton Street White’s Ambulance

Police Chief Craine Falls While Campaigning in icy Sheakleyville

Sharon chief of police Marion Crain fracturing a hip after falling on an icy pavement while canvassing for sheriff. Crain, a sheriff candidate, was injured but his campaign continues.

Sheakleyville Marion Crain Sharon

Tickets On Sale for Ross Bout at the Colliseum

Tickets for the boxing match between Tony Ross and Jim Jeffords go on sale at Winternitz’s tobacco store Washington Street Bill Smith’s pool room Croton Avenue William Hall’s barber shop Washington Street Fred Hyde’s drug store Mahoning Town Gus Caravassos’ pool room Long Avenue and through committee members.

Tony Ross Jim Jeffords Colliseum Winternitz Washington Street Bill Smith Croton Avenue William Hall Fred Hyde Mahoningtown Gus Caravassos Long Avenue

Mayor Schmitz Is Out of Jail Again

San Francisco March 11 May or Eugene Schmitz is free from jail restraints and resumes work on defending charges of bribery tied to public service corporations. Bonds total 280000. Judge Dunne ordered release on the indictment while the case is sent to another grand jury per the supreme court ruling.

United Press San Francisco Eugene Schmitz Dunne Schmitz Supreme Court

Queer Taken to Pittsburg Hospital for Unknown Illness

Fred A. Queer assistant trainmaster of the Pennsylvania company has been moved from the local hospital to Mercy hospital in Pittsburg after weeks of illness. Doctors are baffled and trainmen and friends await news of his condition.

Fred A. Queer Pennsylvania Company Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Mr. Queer

Accident at Cairo Race Sparks Carelessness Charge

An investigation opened into yesterday's automobile races after Hugo Fenders's De Dion struck spectators. Four were killed and 16 injured as authorities faulted track policing and labeled the incident gross carelessness.

Cairo Egypt Hugo Fenders de Dion

Lilyville Social Notes Mixed Visits In Pittsburg Week

Lilyville town brief lists visits and gatherings. Jackson Kaufman travels to Pittsburg on business. S. E. Allison visits his sister Mrs Nogel. Mrs George Nogel and Mrs Rev Whistler visit Mrs Henry Potter. Laura Moyers hosts Miss Helen Kaufman and Miss Anna Nevin with others at Friday afternoon gathering. A quilting gathering hosted by Mrs Roy McDonnell includes many named attendees.

Jackson Kaufman Pittsburg S. E. Allison Nogel George Nogel Rev. Whistler Henry Potter Laura Moyers Helen Kaufman Anna Nevin Roy McDonnell Kaufman Whistler G. Nogel Graff Nye Nevin A. Nogel John Nevin Bert Fisher Parker Byron Paden Artie McDowell David Moyer Ellwood City

Notable visits and social gatherings in New Castle

New Bedford undertaker J. H. Duff is spending a few days in New Castle. Davidson McBride departed for Omaha to visit his son the Rev. R. D. A. McBride who is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. George C. Thompson of New Castle and Mrs. Allen of Coitsville visit Mrs. Davidson McBride. Frances Moore and her brother Willis hosted friends with games music and a luncheon on Tuesday evening.

J. H. Duff New Castle Davidson McBride Omaha Neb R. D. A. McBride George C. Thompson Allen Coitsville Frances Moore Willis

Harlansburg Institute Meeting At Presbyterian Church

A local teachers institute will be held at Harlansburg Presbyterian Church on Saturday night March 14. The event gathers educators from area schools for discussions and professional activities.

Harlansburg Presbyterian Church

Navy to commission new Atlantic fleet vessels soon

Progress reports show the nucleus ships nearing complete readiness with battleships Idaho and New Hampshire near full completion and several cruisers and a submarine ready for service. The Atlantic fleet is scheduled to reach San Francisco by May 5 with a grand review planned May 8 by Secretary Metcalf, after practice at Magdalena Bay and stops at multiple California ports.

Washington Atlantic Navy Department Toam Idaho Hamphire North Carolina Montana Chester Birmingham Salem Michigan Delaware North Dakota San Francisco Pacific Evans San Diego Santa Barbara San Pedro Santa Cruz

Mrs Metcalf Declared Insane in Indianapolis

Beatrice Thomas Metcalf, confined at relatives’ home after multiple escape efforts and a suicide attempt, was declared insane by a lunacy commission. She previously shot at attorney S R Hamill during the John R Walsh trial, believing her bullet killed him, and accuses Hamill of injustice over a son custody case.

Indianapolis Beatrice Thomas Metcalf S. R. Hamill Chicago John R. Walsh

Commissioners to Meet Street Railway Officials

County commissioners will meet with street railway officials Thursday to decide if New Castle Traction will pay its share of the Pittsburg street bridge rebuilding cost and determine the portion it must cover.

New Castle Traction Company Pittsburg Street Bridge

Louise Wallinger Recovers After Streetcar Injury

Louise Wallinger ten year old daughter of Joseph Wallinger of Carbon has shown marked improvement after being struck by a street car near her home on February 26. She was hospitalized in serious condition with head injuries and widespread bruising but has been removed to her home.

Little Louise Wallinger Joseph Wallinger Carbon

Baptist Reunion Date Change At Rock Point Picnic

The annual reunion of Western Pennsylvania Baptist churches moved from July 23 to July 28 at Rock Point. The event, one of the year's largest picnics, is expected to draw about 10 000 attendees.

The Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania Rock Point

Classified Realty Listings With Multiple Properties

A list of room and bath counts with prices and addresses including 217 West Grant Street 651 North Mill Street 63 North Mill Street 121 Cottage Street 312 West Grant Street 218 West Falls Street 17 East Lawrence Street and others detailing store rooms offices warerooms barns and a range of rents from 2.00 to 40.00 in various Delaware addresses.

Phillips Place Bath Southland Avenue Jefferson Street Shenango Street East St Beaver Street North Mercer Street North Mill Street Delaware Svgrug Beniences Audley St West Grant Street Cottage Street West Grant St Norris Alley Pittsburg St W. Falls Street East Lawrence St N. Mill Street E. North Street North Mill St W. Grant St N. Beaver Street

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New Castle Savings and Trust Company Woodbury Woodbury Institutes G. W. Clutton City Lodge Warner Dupont Taliferro Foster Overman Frazier McCreary Ross Mayor Schmitz Lilyville New Bedford Harlansburg Atlantic Squadron ST. Railway CO Louise Wallinger Clare P. Dushane East Washington Street Bell Sherman House Carl Bell John Street East Side Pearson Street Ed L. Long Clutton L. Levine Moravia Street BE. S. B Varsailes Avenue McKeesport H. M. Wirsing East Street Bell Phone Union X. Travers Ee Ee Scioto Street Stillman’s Frank Gamble Union Livery Fountain Inn Care Star Family Theatre Maitland St Irpet F. P. Steckel East South Street A. B. Care News Office Southern Railroad J. H. Sherritt Seventh Ward Disciple Church E. J. Hinkson South New Castle Star Grocery Company Greer Block R. G. Morgan Camp Run Postoffice Cella R. D Keystone Dye and Cleaning Works South Mill Street Henry Klee James B. Elliott Kimbell Mr. Elliott Wheeling Mr. Kimbell Morton Street Wallace Avenue Home Street R. D. Gartley Lee Avenue North Keystone Driller Co J. E. Dodds Beaver Falls National Cash Register Cascade Street Highland Avenue Coaltown Road O. C. Stumple DuShane Street Cumberland Avenue Third Ward P. J. Watson Boyles Avenue North Bay Street Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Highland E. F. G. Harper H. L. Robinson Jersey W. W. Gibson Pulaski Fairmont Avenue C. Ed. Smith Hardware Co Wwalton E. J. O’brien Neshannock Avenue Jere Bauman Lids P. O Y. Z Care News Jere Kauman Garfield Avenue W. G. Ayers J. Jasut J. P. Allen Star Grocery Co Lincol Milton Street Bath, Gas and Hall Shaw Street Lizio Bartram Avenue Lisiv Isioca Washington — Street Jackson Leasure Avenue Gia W. c Gas Walnut Street North Hill C. PB. Norris Mast Long Avenue Union National Bank Reil L. M. Buchanan McKinley Spring Streets Nemo Street Shady Side Diamond Bleakley Avenue Cunningham = avenue Dean Block Dollar Sayings Association John G. Nothdurft St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church H. F. Obenauf J. H. Miller St. John’s Church Obenauf Caroline Knobloch William Knobloch Charles E. Medard North Highland Avenue Trade Manus Labels Joshua R. H. Potts Chestnut St Philadelphia Ninth St Dearborn St
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